Hello tourist! – Tourist homes in the Danube Bend

The roof of the half-timbered house, built in the 1930s, was first used as a lookout, and for good reason: you can see most of the Danube Bend from here. After repeated damage, it was completely renovated inside and out in 2014 by Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt. It can accommodate up to twelve people at any time of the year by prior arrangement. With all comforts except hot water!

One of Hungary's oldest tourist facilities is named after the first president of the Hungarian Tourist Association. It opened its doors on 5th June 1898 and quickly became hugely popular. But it soon became clear that its capacity was undersized. It has been expanded and rebuilt several times and took its present form thanks to the work of enthusiastic volunteers, donations and grants. A tourist museum has been set up in the house, and the first mountain observatory, built by the National Meteorological Institute, is also nearby.

Located in Pilis, on the northern slopes of the Som Hill, this stately building, erected in the early 19th century, was originally used as a forestry service flat and later as a forester's house until the 1970s. However, water, electricity and sewerage were not provided until the complete renovation. There is no asphalt road leading to the house, it can be reached by car on a gravel forest road, with the permission of the forestry service. The chalet can accommodate 30 people in summer and 13 in winter (due to limited hot water supply). There is also the possibility of pitching tents around the house, with the use of a water block. There is no restaurant here. It can be approached on the National Blue Trail section 15, following the blue square sign.

It's like looking at a romantic painting from a hundred years ago, this two-acre complex of buildings is only 70 kilometres from Budapest. It is considered to be the first tourist chalet in Börzsöny, where ski lessons were once available. Today it also serves as a forest lodge, a forest school and a campsite. At full capacity, they can accommodate 160 people in 2-6-8-10 bedded rooms.

One of the last isolated islands lies along a private forest road, so it cannot be approached without prior arrangement. Once here, you'll get out of the loop as there's no signal in the valley, so if you can't be away from your social contacts, you can make a call from a payphone in the chalet. Just have enough coins! There are 24 guest beds available for hikers, which operate as a hostel.

Situated at an altitude of 843 metres above sea level, this has the feel of an alpine chalet, with a view of the entire Börzsöny and the Danube Bend from its terrace. There is a reason that it was called the Hungarian Semmering when it was founded. A one-and-a-half kilometre ski slope has also been built here. Unfortunately, the operation of the ski slope has not found a suitable owner in recent years, so the silent pillars of the ski lifts are sadly perched among the huge beech trees. However, thanks to its northern exposure, snow remains skiable in the area for weeks during the snowy season. However, the chalet still offers authentic food for tired and hungry climbers.